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Overview |
Trinity College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 101 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitycollegeqc.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,989 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,989 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,256 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 101 students)
Trinity College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 110.1% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $24,989.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($52,490.00 vs. $24,989.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences are 33.4% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,256 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is ?% larger than aid received Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($32,808 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Trinity College (3.42)
Trinity College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Gustavus Adolphus College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Gustavus Adolphus College and Trinity College.
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $47,300)
- Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/